MP-44 KO

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by octobotimus, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. BulletSponge

    BulletSponge Self admitted plastic-crack addict

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    Perfect, thank you!
     
  2. northernautobot

    northernautobot Frozen Autobot in MN

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    Bought the KO, got it, fixed a few things on it, put it on the shelf for ~3 weeks, sold it. The MP-44 mold as a whole just doesn't appeal to me. I'm happy with the MP-10 on my shelf.
     
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    6Trash9 Fist of the North Star

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    Well its just a skinny toon prime idk what more you'd want from a G1 prime
     
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    Well it could be for a few reasons. The transformation, the extreme toon accuracy over the toon/realistic mix, or just the general problems of the mold, like the knees or backpack (although I’ll say the backpack isn’t a problem in person, it isn’t like Bumblebee 2.0 back). I really enjoy posing him, but I do like the look of MP-10 more.
     
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  5. 6Trash9

    6Trash9 Fist of the North Star

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    I guess im weird that I dont find any of those backpacks a problem but I love the toon accuracy and have no desire for real world aesthetics (my figures face forward)

    I'm Takara's target audience (well im not japanese so not really)
     
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    If I ignore the toon accuracy of the figures the only ones I haven't liked the look of is MP-45 and MP-51. The rest I think look good and are good figures, I just enjoy the more modern aesthetics.

    Although MP-36 Megs is so far the best looking and best Megatron figure made so far imo.
     
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  7. Flash1087

    Flash1087 Maybe in an Alternate Dimension

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    This happened to me with my Fort Max back in 2016 - try to contact USPS or the shipping company to make sure nothing's wrong with the label, because this sounds like it's getting mis-scanned over and over again.
     
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    I hear you. Going forward I may switch and go with @TerryTFSclub's website instead, especially for KOs.
     
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    Finally got mine! I'm having a blast doing the fixes. Just did the eyes. Used a mix if tamiya white and blue. Wish I added just a dab more blue, but I'm happy with how everything is turning out. 20201011_215550.jpg
     
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    This is as good as I’d like to fix it. It’s only going to be displayed in this neutral
    pose.
     

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  11. rego0012

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    turns out pintey keeps trying to take it directly to my local post office and is being told to take it to the USPS hub to be processed correctly. The problem is they don’t and just keep bringing it back to my post office
     
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    The mp 44ko’s torso doesn’t go into his waist as far the official does. Has anyone found a way to fix that?
     
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    Curious about this myself...
     
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  14. stprime

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    I have no telling how many labels and not ONE toon symbol. Anyone have an extra?
     
  15. atomD21

    atomD21 Not made of sterner stuff...

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    Are you wanting the clear one with the white outline like on the official? I have one I could send your way.

    In other news, I successfully transformed mine to and from truck mode! I can see where the waist joint would get seriously stressed though... Had to be super careful. Scary process...
     
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  16. stprime

    stprime THE コンボイ that the Matrix refused

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    YES. Does it look like one of these?

    E8F6C40E-D329-4B5F-912D-DD09B3B6BDF3.jpeg 877E725F-ABF9-4799-ABEA-8209D18DFA6E.jpeg
     

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    stprime THE コンボイ that the Matrix refused

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    Mine kinda clicks in. It feels like a tab.
     
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    atomD21 Not made of sterner stuff...

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    That's the one! I have one that fits perfectly on the blank that comes installed on him! Send me a message so I know where to send it!
     
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    Mine is in my city and has been sitting with the status of "Container Unload" for days now. Was supposed to be here the 10th but that container will not give up the goods apparently. It's really making me crazy at this point. ShowZ's shippers of choice and the USPS are doing a REALLY GREAT JOB with my deliveries lately. It's a f***ing nightmare at this point and it's only ShowZ's packages giving me issues. :banghead: 
     
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    Blingotron Too Poor For Floor Polish

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    Instead of clear coating it would buffing and polishing be good? I've been considering how i wanted to go about shining him up when i finally get it.